Is Canyon or New York City Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Canyon is safer than New York City (Safety Score 84/100 vs 19/100), with a total crime rate of 729 per 100,000 versus 3,040 for New York City — 76% lower. Canyon has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Canyon has a 97% lower rate.
Note: New York City is 499.7x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Canyon | New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 728.5 | 3,039.7 | -2,311.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 54.2 | 671.4 | -617.2 |
| Murder Rate | 6.0 | 3.9 | +2.1 |
| Rape Rate | 6.0 | 23.4 | -17.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 6.0 | 187.5 | -181.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 36.1 | 456.2 | -420.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 674.3 | 2,368.3 | -1,693.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 78.3 | 154.7 | -76.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 566.0 | 2,015.0 | -1,449.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 30.1 | 198.5 | -168.4 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canyon or New York City safer?
Canyon is safer with a total crime rate of 729 per 100K vs 3,040 for New York City — a 76% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Canyon has a violent crime rate of 54.2 per 100K while New York City has 671.4. Canyon has lower violent crime.
About Canyon, TX
Canyon, Texas, a city of 13,000 residents, is home to West Texas A&M University and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. It sits in Randall County, south of Amarillo, offering a gateway to Palo Duro Canyon State Park. With a safety score of 84/100 and a population coverage of 16,609, Canyon has a total crime rate of 728.5 per 100,000 residents.
About New York City, NY
New York City, a global financial hub, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River. Home to the iconic Statue of Liberty, its five boroughs house over 8 million people, making it the most populous city in the United States. With a safety score of 19/100 and a population coverage of 8,299,271, New York City has a total crime rate of 3,039.7 per 100,000 residents.